Procharger questions
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Procharger questions
Okay in a few days I'll be installing a (used) P1 Procharger on my 2001 C5. I have a few initial questions.
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
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I just finished installing a P1SC on my 98 Vert.......I upgraded the stage one kit to a stage 2 kit available from Procharger. The kit has the new radiator cradle, intercooler tubing from the outlet Y, horn relocation kit, new intake, red hose mod kit etc..... The new kit should be good for 2 PSI over the old style system.
Definitely worth the $600.00.
Definitely worth the $600.00.
Okay in a few days I'll be installing a (used) P1 Procharger on my 2001 C5. I have a few initial questions.
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
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Okay in a few days I'll be installing a (used) P1 Procharger on my 2001 C5. I have a few initial questions.
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
1 - restrictors. Everyone says they are just a washer. Where can I find info on this so I know what washer to use with what pulley? I have a specific goal of an initial 450rwhp for specific reasons, and the rwhp will be incrementally increased as different goals are attained.
2 - Radiator drop. Where do I find info on this? The air intake goes directly over the radiator, so I need to drop mine (preferably vertically).
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions soon enough!
Might want to try A&A's websit as they have PDF of there system install.
The use some spacers and longer bolts to drop the lower radiator support. There are some nice pictures of the install in the down loadable pdf.
http://www.aacorvette.com/pdf/aa_c5_instructions.pdf
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I used the procharger cradle as the other guy stated above also. But what I was asking you if you have the NEW procharger bracket or the old style? http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2106141 (link to new A&A bracket)
You can just cut your existing radiator cradle and move the mounts and reweld them yourself if you dont wana pay for the procharger one.
Lionel C
You can just cut your existing radiator cradle and move the mounts and reweld them yourself if you dont wana pay for the procharger one.
Lionel C
Last edited by lionelc5; Sep 26, 2008 at 02:18 PM.
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I also downloaded a copy of the A&A setup, but it has the single FMIC instead of the crappy twins that I have. I might just order an eBay FMIC and do it myself instead of these crappy little twins.
Oh and the A&A instructions show the radiator cradle being dropped with spacers (not cut and rewelded). Is that a good or bad idea?
Last edited by N4cer; Sep 26, 2008 at 09:43 PM.
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i dont no about alot of people buti believe in doing it right so you want have any problems.we have done about 100 C5 procharger installs,so lets see if i can help.i dont no how much you have in your sc but i have alot of upgrades for them,pulleys,brackets,crank pin kits,drain line kits,the extra large air to air intercoolers,what ever you need,let me no,thanks mike
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M6.
No cobbling here. My tuner's shop has done enough to help me just fine. I just prefer to do as much work as possible myself. I find it stupid to pay $550 for a cradle relocator when I can do it for the price of a cutoff wheel if I'm understanding correctly.
No cobbling here. My tuner's shop has done enough to help me just fine. I just prefer to do as much work as possible myself. I find it stupid to pay $550 for a cradle relocator when I can do it for the price of a cutoff wheel if I'm understanding correctly.
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Hey man -
I just sent you a pm which has about everything said above in it
. If you want, the brackets I used to lay my rad down are exposed now. I think they are just bolted in cradle. I can send you a drawing of them and you can make your own if you can't get them from Andy. Let me know if you want measurements and pics.
I just sent you a pm which has about everything said above in it
. If you want, the brackets I used to lay my rad down are exposed now. I think they are just bolted in cradle. I can send you a drawing of them and you can make your own if you can't get them from Andy. Let me know if you want measurements and pics.